Yoga towel

ABSTRACT

A yoga towel with mat retaining elements can provide a capability to receive and retain a mat. By attaching the mat with the yoga towel, the yoga towel can stay on the yoga mat more effectively. This disclosure includes various types of mat retaining elements. First, a mat retaining element can be a strap located near the middle of a mat. The strap allows for a mat to slide between the strap and a portion of the yoga towel. Second, a mat retaining element can be a pocket located near at least one end of the yoga towel. The pocket can be limited to one side of the mat. The pocket can also be on both sides of the mat. While the yoga towel can include mat retaining elements, the yoga towel can be used without a mat, in some embodiments, and can function as a mat, for example.

BACKGROUND

The practice of yoga has become very popular over the years. Varioustypes of yoga have been found to increase strength and flexibility,while putting the yoga practitioner's mind at ease while performing theyoga poses, postures, or positions. There are numerous types of yogapractices. Yoga itself is directed to the combined effect of physical,mental and spiritual necessities of yoga practitioners. The yoga poses,and in particular Indian hatha yoga poses or asanas, include thosedirected to devotion and to knowledge. These poses vary from gentle(kundalini and viniyoga) to moderate (lyengar and sivananda), to hotmoderate (Bikram) to vigorous (astanga and vinyasa) poses. Since yogasessions usually last from ½ to 2½ hours, a large amount of perspirationis typically generated.

A persistent problem with standing yoga is the tendency of the feet ofyoga participants to slip. This slipping problem is largely the resultof perspiration that has accumulated on the yoga mat. There have beenvarious efforts to solve this problem, but for one or more reasons theyhave been unsuccessful. A yoga towel can be placed on a mat forabsorbing perspiration. However, the yoga towel can easily becomemisaligned with the mat.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates generally to a yoga towel. Moreparticularly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a yoga towelwith mat retaining elements that provide the capability to receive andretain a mat. The mat retaining elements can be used to attach a matwith a yoga towel. By attaching the mat with the yoga towel, the yogatowel can stay on the yoga mat more effectively. This disclosureincludes various types of mat retaining elements. First, a mat retainingelement can be a strap located near the middle of a mat. The strapallows for a mat to slide between the strap and a portion of the yogatowel. Second, a mat retaining element can be a pocket located near atleast one end of the yoga towel. The pocket can be limited to one sideof the mat. By limiting the pocket to one side of the mat, the yogatowel can operate on different sized mats. The pocket can also be onboth sides of the mat. By allowing the pocket on both sides of the mat,the yoga towel can achieve a firm attachment to the mat. Other detailsof these mat retaining elements are discussed below. While the yogatowel can include mat retaining elements, the yoga towel can be usedwithout a mat, in some embodiments, and can function as a mat, forexample.

Certain embodiments of this disclosure include a yoga towel with a strapto retain a mat. The yoga towel can include a fabric having a bottomsurface, a top surface, a front edge, a back edge, a right edge, and aleft edge. A first end of the front edge can terminate at a first end ofthe back edge. A second end of the right edge can terminate at a firstend of the back edge. A second end of the back edge can terminate at afirst edge of the left edge. A second end of the left edge can terminateat a second end of the front edge. In some embodiments, the fabric caninclude a middle portion. The middle portion can be between the frontedge and the back edge of the fabric. In some embodiments, the yogatowel can consist essentially of the fabric and the strap to retain themat. Optionally, the strap can retain a mat between the strap and thebottom surface. The strap can be positioned over at least a portion ofthe middle portion. In some embodiments, the strap can be connected tothe fabric in at least two places.

In some embodiments, the left edge can be longer than each of the frontedge and the back edge. Also, the right edge can be longer than each ofthe front edge and the back edge. Optionally, the top surface can berectangular or circular, though other shapes are contemplated.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can also include a second strap.Optionally, the second strap can retain the mat between the second strapand the bottom surface. In some embodiments, the second strap can bepositioned over at least a portion of the middle portion. Optionally,the second strap can be connected to the fabric at at least two places.In some embodiments, the strap can be located at a front portion of thefabric. In embodiments, the second strap can be located at a backportion of the fabric. A front portion can, for example, correspond to adistance within 35%, 30%, or 25% of a total length of the mat from thefront edge. A back portion can, for example, correspond to a distancewithin 35%, 30%, or 25% of a total length of the mat from the frontedge. The front portion can include the front edge, a middle of thefabric, and the fabric that is between the front edge and the middle.The back portion can include the back edge, a middle of the fabric, andthe fabric that is between the back edge and the middle.

In embodiments, various materials are useful for the fabric of the yogatowel. Useful materials include, but are not limited to cotton, hemp,polyester, polyimide, bamboo, etc. In some embodiments, the fabric ofthe yoga towel is washer and/or dryer safe. In some embodiments, thefabric is a liquid absorbing material. Liquid absorbing fabrics areuseful, in embodiments, for absorbing sweat from a user during a yogasession, for example. This may allow the user to stay dry and preventslipping, which may occur if a user's foot or footwear becomes wet andis more prone to slipping. In some embodiments, the strap can be in theshape of a line, polygon, or an oval. Optionally, the strap can be thesame material as the fabric. In other embodiments, the strap can be adifferent material than the fabric. In embodiments, the differentmaterial can be at least partly a fabric, a plastic, or a rubber.Optionally, the at least two places the strap is attached to the fabriccan be located on the top surface. In other embodiments, the at leasttwo places can be located on the bottom surface. In even otherembodiments, the at least two places can include the left edge and theright edge. It will be appreciated that the strap can also be attachedat one place on an edge and at one place on a top or bottom surface.

In some embodiments, the strap can include a left piece and a rightpiece. Optionally the left piece can be attached to the fabric in atleast one of the at least two places. In embodiments, the right piececan be attached to the fabric in a different at least one of the atleast two places. In some embodiments, the left piece and the rightpiece can include a fastener system to couple the left piece and theright piece together. Optionally, the fastener system can be detachable.In some embodiments, the fastener system can include a first fastenerelement disposed on the left piece and a second fastener elementdisposed on the right piece. Useful fastener systems include, but arenot limited to, a hook and loop system, a button, a snap system,magnetic elements, and a zipper.

In some embodiments, the bottom surface can include at least oneadhesive portion for preventing the yoga towel from slipping on asurface. Optionally, the at least one adhesive portion can betemporarily adhesive and/or reusable. In some embodiments, the at leastone adhesive portion can be a nonslip fabric, a no-skid rug backing, aplastic coating, a hook-and-eye type material, a vinyl-type material, ora rubber piece. Such a yoga towel including at least one adhesiveportion is useful, in embodiments, where the yoga towel is used withouta mat.

In some embodiments, the fabric can implement, at least in part, quiltedfeatures. For example, in some embodiments the fabric can include afirst layer, a second layer, and a third layer. In some embodiments, thesecond layer can be between the first layer and the third layer.Optionally, the second layer can be thicker than either of the first andsecond. In addition, the second layer can include quilt batting.

Certain embodiments include a yoga towel with a front-portion pocket.The yoga towel can include a fabric having a bottom surface, a topsurface, a front edge, a back edge, and a left edge. A first end of thefront edge can terminate at a first end of the back edge. A second endof the right edge can terminate at a first end of the back edge. Asecond end of the back edge can terminate at a first edge of the leftedge. A second end of the left edge can terminate at a second end of thefront edge. In some embodiments, the yoga towel can consist essentiallyof the fabric and the front-portion pocket. In some embodiments, thefabric can include a front portion. The front portion can include thefront edge, a middle of the fabric, and the fabric that is between thefront edge and the middle. In embodiments, the middle can be half-waybetween the front edge and back edge. Optionally, the front-portionpocket can receive a portion of a mat between the front-portion pocketand the bottom surface. The front-portion pocket can be coupled to thefront portion. In some embodiments, the front-portion pocket can includea front-pocket edge. Optionally, the front-pocket edge can include afront opening. The front opening can include a front fastener system toclose the front opening.

In some embodiments, the front fastener system can be detachable. Thefront fastener system can be disposed on the front-portion pocket andthe front portion. A front fastener system can include a hook and loopsystem, a button, a snap system, a ribbon, magnetic elements, or azipper.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can further include a secondfront-portion pocket. The second front-portion pocket can be coupled tothe front portion. Optionally, the second front-portion pocket canreceive a second portion of the mat between the second front-portionpocket and the bottom surface. In some embodiments, the secondfront-portion pocket can include a front-pocket edge. The front-pocketedge can also include a second front opening. The second front openingcan include a second front fastener system to close the second frontopening. In some embodiments, the front-portion pocket can be located ona front-left portion of the fabric. The front-left portion can includethe fabric that is included in both of the front portion and a leftportion. The left portion can also include a left side, a second middleof the fabric, and the fabric that is between the left edge and thesecond middle. The second middle can be half-way between the left edgeand the right edge. In some embodiments, the second front-portion pocketcan be located on the front-right portion of the fabric. The front-rightportion can include the fabric that is included in both the frontportion and a right portion. In embodiments, the right portion caninclude the right edge, the second middle, and the fabric is between theright edge and the second middle.

In some embodiments, the second front fastener system can be detachable.Optionally, the second front fastener system can be disposed on thesecond front-portion pocket and the front portion. In some embodiments,the front fastener system can include a hook and loop system, a button,a snap system, a ribbon, magnetic elements, or a zipper.

In some embodiments, the fabric can include the front-portion pocket.Optionally, the left edge can be longer than each of the front edge andthe back edge. Additionally or alternatively, the right edge can belonger than each of the front edge and the back edge. The top surfacecan be rectangular. In other embodiments, the fabric can be circular.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel includes only one pocket. Inparticular embodiments, the yoga towel does not include a second pocketto receive a second portion of the mat. In embodiments, the mat can beeither a first length or a second length. In embodiments with only onepocket, the yoga towel can further include a strap. Optionally, thestrap can retain the mat between the strap and the bottom surface. Thestrap can also be positioned over at least a portion of a middle portionof the fabric. The middle portion can be between the front edge and theback edge. In some embodiments, the strap can be connected to the fabricin at least two places. The yoga towel can further include a secondstrap. Optionally, the second strap can retain the mat between thesecond strap and the bottom surface. In some embodiments, the secondstrap can be positioned over at least a portion of the middle portion.The strap can be connected to the fabric in at least two places. In someembodiments, the second strap can be located in a front portion of thefabric. The front portion can also include the front edge, a middle ofthe fabric, and the fabric is between the front edge and the middle. Thesecond strap can be located in a back portion of the fabric. In someembodiments, the back portion can include the back edge, a middle of thefabric, and the fabric that is between the back edge and the middle.

In some embodiments, the strap can be in the shape of a line, a polygon,or an oval. Optionally, the strap can be the same material as thefabric. In other embodiments, the strap can be a different material thanthe fabric. A different material can be at least partly a fabric, aplastic, or a rubber. In some embodiments, the at least two places caninclude the left edge and the right edge. The at least two places can belocated on the top surface. In other embodiments, the at least twoplaces can be located on the bottom surface.

In some embodiments, the strap can include a left piece and a rightpiece. The left piece can be attached to the fabric in at least one ofthe at least two places. In addition, the right piece can be attached tothe fabric in a different at least one of the at least two places. Insome embodiments, the left piece and the right piece can include afastener system to couple the left piece and the right piece together.Optionally, the fastener system can be detachable. In some embodiments,the fastener system can include a first fastener element disposed on theleft piece and a second fastener element disposed on the right piece.Optionally, the fastener system can include a hook and loop system, abutton, a snap system, magnetic elements, or a zipper.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can further comprise a back-portionpocket. Optionally, the back-portion pocket can be coupled to a backportion of the fabric. The back-portion pocket can also receive a thirdportion of the mat between the back-portion pocket and the bottomsurface. The back portion can include the back edge, a middle of thefabric, and the fabric that is between the back edge and the middle. Insome embodiments, the back-portion pocket can include a back-pocketedge. Optionally, the back-pocket edge can include a back opening. Theback opening can include a back fastener system to close the backopening. In embodiments, the back fastener system can be detachable. Theback fastener system can be disposed on the back-portion pocket and theback portion. In some embodiments, the back fastener system can includea hook and loop system, a button, system, a ribbon, magnetic elements,or a zipper.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can further include a secondback-portion pocket. Optionally, the second back-portion pocket can becoupled to the back portion. In some embodiments, the secondback-portion pocket can receive a fourth portion of the mat between thesecond back-portion pocket and the bottom surface. Optionally, thesecond back-portion pocket can include a back-pocket edge. Theback-pocket edge can include a second back opening. In some embodiments,the second back opening can include a second back fastener system toclose the second back opening. The back-portion pocket can be located ona back-left portion of the fabric. The back-left portion can alsoinclude the fabric that is included in both the back portion and theleft portion. In some embodiments, the second back-pocket portion can belocated on the back-right portion of the fabric.

Optionally, the back-right portion can include the fabric that isincluded in both the back portion and the right portion. In someembodiments, the second back fastener system can be detachable. Thesecond back fastener system can be disposed on the second back-portionpocket and the back portion. In some embodiments, the second backfastener system can include a hook and loop system, a button, a snapsystem, a ribbon, magnetic elements, or a zipper. In some embodiments,the fabric can include the back-portion pocket.

In some embodiments, the bottom surface can include at least oneadhesive surface for preventing the yoga towel from slipping on asurface, such as, for example, when the yoga towel is used without amat. In embodiments, the at least one adhesive surface can betemporarily adhesive and/or reusable. Optionally, the at least oneadhesive surface can be a non-slip fabric, a no-skid rug backing, aplastic coating, a hook-and-eye type material, a vinyl-type material, ora rubber piece.

In some embodiments, the fabric can include a first layer, a secondlayer, and a third layer. The second layer can be between the firstlayer and the third layer. In some embodiments, the second layer can bethicker than either of the first layer and the third layer. Optionally,the second layer can include quilt batting.

In some embodiments, the left edge can be longer than each of the frontedge and the back edge. In addition, the right edge can be longer thaneach of the front edge and the back edge.

Certain embodiments of this disclosure include a yoga towel with a strapand a front-portion pocket. In some embodiments, the yoga towel caninclude a fabric having a bottom surface, a top surface, a front edge,back edge, a left edge, and a right edge. A first end of the front edgecan terminate at a first end of the back edge. A second end of the rightedge can terminate at a first end of the back edge. A second end of theback edge can terminate at a first edge of the left edge. A second endof the left edge can terminate at a second end of the front edge. Insome embodiments, the fabric can include a front portion. The frontportion can include the front edge, a middle of the fabric, and thefabric that is between the front edge and the middle. In someembodiments, the middle can be half-way between the front edge and theback edge. Some embodiments, the fabric can also include a middleportion. The middle portion can be between the front edge and the backedge. In some embodiments, the yoga towel consists essentially of thefabric, the strap, and the front-portion pocket.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can further include a strap.Optionally, the strap can retain a mat between the strap and the bottomsurface. The strap can be positioned over at least a portion of themiddle portion. In some embodiments, the strap can be connected to thefabric at least two places.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can further include a front-portionpocket. Optionally, the front-portion pocket can receive a first portionof the mat between the front-portion pocket and the bottom surface. Thefront-pocket portion can be coupled to the front portion. In someembodiments, the front-portion pocket can include a front-pocket edge.Optionally, the front-pocket edge can include a front opening. The frontopening can include a front fastener system to close the front opening.

In some embodiments, the front fastener system can be detachable.Optionally, the front fastener system can be disposed on thefront-portion pocket and the front portion. In some embodiments, thefront fastener systems include a hook and loop system, a button, a snapsystem, a ribbon, magnetic elements, or a zipper.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can further include a secondfront-portion pocket. Optionally, the second front-portion pocket canreceive a second portion of the mat between the second front-portionpocket and the bottom surface. The second front-portion pocket can becoupled to the front portion. In some embodiments, the secondfront-portion pocket can include a front-pocket edge. Optionally, thefront-pocket edge can include a second front opening. The second frontopening can include a second front fastener system to close the secondfront opening. In some embodiments, the front-portion pocket can belocated on the front-left portion of the fabric. The front-left portionof the fabric is included in both front portion and a left portion. Theleft portion can include the left edge, a second middle of the fabric,and the fabric that is between the left edge and the second middle. Thesecond middle can be half-way between the left edge and the right edge.In some embodiments, the second front-portion pocket can be located on afront-right portion of the fabric. The front-right portion can includethe fabric that is included in both the front portion and a rightportion. The right portion can include the right edge, the secondmiddle, and the fabric is between the right edge and the second middle.

In some embodiments, the second front fastener system can be detached.Optionally, the second front faster system can be disposed on the secondfront-portion pocket and the front portion. The second front fastenersystem can include a hook and loop system, a button, a snap system, aribbon, magnetic elements, or a zipper. In some embodiments, the fabriccan include the front-portion pocket. The left edge can be longer thaneach of the front edge and the back edge. The right edge can be longerthan each of the front edge and the back edge. Some embodiments, the topsurface can be rectangular. In other embodiments, the fabric can becircular.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can only include a single pocket toreceive a portion of the mat. In particular, in some embodiments, theyoga towel does not include a second pocket to receive a second portionof the mat. In embodiments, the mat can be either a first length or asecond length.

In some embodiments, the bottom surface can include at least oneadhesive surface for preventing the yoga towel from slipping on asurface. Optionally, the at least one surface can be temporarilyadhesive and/or reusable. The at least one adhesive surface can be anon-slip fabric, a no-skid rug backing, a plastic coating, ahook-and-eye type material, a vinyl-type material, or a rubber piece. Insome embodiments, the fabric can include a first layer, a second layer,and a third layer. The second layer can be between the first layer andthe third layer. Optionally, a second layer can be thicker than eitherof the first layer and the third layer. The second layer can includequilt batting.

These and other embodiments along with many of its advantages andfeatures are described in more detail in conjunction with the text belowand attached figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a simplified top view of a yoga towel and a mat according toan embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a simplified side view of a yoga towel with a strap system anda mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a strap systemand a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with another strapsystem and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a simplified top-perspective view of a yoga towel with a strapsystem and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a simplified bottom-perspective view of a yoga towel with astrap system and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a simplified top view of a yoga towel according to anembodiment.

FIG. 8 is a simplified side view of a yoga towel with a strap systemaccording to an embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a strap systemaccording to an embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a simplified bottom-perspective view of a yoga towel with astrap system detached according to an embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a simplified top-perspective view of a yoga towel withmultiple strap systems and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a simplified bottom-perspective view of a yoga towel withmultiple strap systems and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a simplified top-perspective view of a yoga towel withmultiple strap systems detached according to an embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a simplified top view of a yoga towel with a first pocket anda mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a simplified side view of a yoga towel with a first pocketand a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a first pocketand a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a simplified top-perspective view of a yoga towel with firstpocket according to an embodiment.

FIG. 18 is another simplified top view of a yoga towel with a mataccording to an embodiment.

FIG. 19 is another simplified side view of a yoga towel with a firstpocket and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 20 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a firstpocket and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 21 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a firstpocket and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 22 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with the firstpocket 2110 and the mat.

FIG. 23 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with two firstpockets and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 24 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a firstpocket, a second pocket, and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with two firstpockets, two second pockets, and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a first pocket,a strap, and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a first pocket,two second pockets, and a mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 28 is another simplified top view of a portion of a yoga towelaccording to an embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a simplified cross-section view of a yoga towel according toan embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS

The present disclosure relates generally to a yoga towel. Moreparticularly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a yoga towelwith mat retaining elements that provide the capability to receive andretain a mat. By retaining the mat with the yoga towel, the yoga towelcan stay on the yoga mat more effectively. This disclosure includesvarious types of mat retaining elements. First, a mat retaining elementcan be a strap located near the middle of a mat. The strap allow for amat to slide between the strap and the mat. Second, a mat retainingelement can be a pocket located near one end of the mat. The pocket canbe limited to one side of the mat. By limiting the pocket to one side ofthe mat, the yoga towel can operate on different sized mats. The pocketcan also be on both sides of the mat. By including the pocket on bothsides of the mat, the yoga towel can achieve a firm attachment to themat. Other details of these mat retaining elements are discussed below.

FIG. 1 is a simplified top view of a yoga towel according to anembodiment. As shown, the yoga towel can be on top of a mat 110. In someembodiments, the yoga towel can sit on top of the mat 110. The mat 110can be an exercise mat, a yoga mat, or any surface that is approximatelythe size of the yoga towel. In some embodiments, mat 110 is larger thanthe yoga towel. In some embodiments, mat 110 is smaller than the yogatowel. It will be appreciated that the dimensions illustrated in thefigures are not to scale and certain aspects may have their dimensionsexaggerated for illustration purposes so as to better described certainaspects of various yoga mat embodiments.

The yoga towel can include a fabric 120. The fabric 120 can be woven,non-woven, knitted, or netted. The particular type of fabric can includea liquid absorbing material. Examples of liquid absorbing materialinclude cotton, hemp, polyester, polyimide, bamboo, or any combinationtherein. In some embodiments, the yoga towel is washer and/or dryersafe. In some embodiments, the fabric 120 can include a top surface 131.Liquid absorbing material can absorb sweat during exercises, such asyoga. By absorbing sweat, the yoga towel can keep the user dry andprevent slipping during exercise.

The fabric 120 can include a front edge 132, a back edge 135, a leftedge 138, and a right edge 141. While not shown in FIG. 1, the fabric120 can further include a bottom surface. The bottom surface can beopposite of the top surface 131. While in FIG. 1 the edges appearparallel with the top surface 131 and straight, the edges can be roundedand/or extend approximately perpendicular to the top surface 131. Insome embodiments, the edges can be perpendicular to the top surface 131.Other figures herein will further illustrate the edges.

In some embodiments, the left edge 138 can be longer than each of thefront edge 132 and the back edge 135. The right edge 141 can also belonger than each of the front edge 132 and the back edge 135. In otherembodiments, the front edge 132 can be longer than each of the left edge138 and the right edge 141. In embodiments, the back edge 135 can belonger than each of the left edge 138 and the right edge 141. In someembodiments, the top surface 131 can be rectangular. In otherembodiments, the top surface 131 can be circular.

The front edge 132 can include a first end 133 and a second end 134. Theback edge 135 can include a first end 136 and a second end 137. The leftedge 138 can include a first end 139 and a second end 140. The rightedge 141 can include a first end 142 and a second end 143. The first end133 can terminate at the first end 142. The second end 143 can terminateat the first end 136. The second end 137 can terminate at the first end139. The second end 140 can terminate at the second end 134.

FIG. 2 is a simplified side view of the yoga towel with a strap system150 according to an embodiment. In this view, the left edge 138 isvisible. The strap system 150 can go around a portion of the mat 110, asshown. The strap system 150 can retain the mat 110 against the bottomsurface of the fabric 120. The strap system 150 can be coupled to thefabric 120. In other embodiments, the strap system 150 can be a part ofthe material of the fabric 120. The fabric 120 can sit on top of the mat110. In embodiments, the strap system 150 can be positioned over atleast a portion of a middle portion of the fabric 120. The middleportion can be between the front edge 132 and the back edge 135.

FIG. 3 is a simplified bottom view of the yoga towel with the strapsystem 150 according to an embodiment. In some embodiments, the strapsystem 150 can be one piece. The strap system 150 can also allow for themat 110 to slide into the strap system 150. In other embodiments, thestrap system 150 can include a left piece 160 and a right piece 170. Theleft piece 160 and the right piece 170 can attach at a middle segment166. The strap system 150 can also allow for the mat 110 to either slideinto the strap system 150 or open and close the strap on top of the mat110.

In some embodiments, the strap system 150 can be in the shape of a line.In other embodiments, the strap system 150 can be in the shape of apolygon or an oval. The strap system 150 can be the same material as thefabric 120. In other embodiments, the strap system 150 can be adifferent material than the fabric 120. For example, the fabric 120 canbe a cotton blend while the strap system 150 is plastic. Examples ofmaterial of the strap system 150 can include a liquid absorbingmaterial, a plastic, or a rubber. Examples of liquid absorbing materialinclude cotton, hemp, polyester, polyimide, bamboo, or any combinationtherein.

The middle segment 166 can be included in both the left piece 160 andthe right piece 170. In FIG. 4, the middle segment 166 is only shown tobe included in the left piece 160 because of the angle of the view. Insome embodiments, the middle segment 166 can include a fastener systemto allow the left piece 160 and the right piece 170 to attach anddetach. The fastener system will be further described in later figures.

FIG. 5 is a simplified top-perspective view of the yoga towel with thestrap system 150 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. In thisview, the top surface 131, the left edge 138, and the back edge 135 ofthe fabric 120 are visible. FIG. 6 is a simplified bottom-perspectiveview of the yoga towel with the strap system 150 and the mat 110according to an embodiment. In this view, the right edge 141 and theback edge 135 of the fabric 120 are visible.

FIG. 7 is a simplified top view of the yoga towel according to anembodiment. FIG. 8 is a simplified side view of the yoga towel with thestrap system 150 according to an embodiment. FIG. 9 is a simplifiedbottom view of the yoga towel with the strap system 150 according to anembodiment. These views are substantially similar to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4respectively. The main difference between these figures and FIGS. 1, 2,and 4 is that there is no mat 110 shown in these figures. The yoga towelcan function without the mat 110 and can, for example, be used as a yogamat by itself. The bottom surface 129 can also sit on a surface, such asthe ground. In some embodiments, the strap system 150 can beapproximately parallel to the front edge 132 and the back edge 135. Inother embodiments, the strap system 150 can be positioned at an angle ascompared to the front edge 132 and/or the back edge 135.

The strap system 150 can be connected to the fabric 120 in at least twoplaces (e.g., a place 162 and a place 172). Each place of the at leasttwo places can be located on the bottom surface 129, the edges, or thetop surface 131. The place 162 and the place 172 can be located ondifferent portions of the fabric 120. For example, the place 162 can belocated on the top surface 131 and the place 172 can be located on theright edge 141. In some embodiments, the strap system 150 can split intomultiple connection places near where the strap system 150 is coupled tothe fabric 120. By splitting into multiple connection places, someembodiments can include more than two places where the strap system 150is connected to the fabric 120.

In some embodiments, the yoga towel can include at least one adhesiveportion for preventing the yoga towel from slipping on a surface. The atleast one adhesive portion can be located on the bottom surface 129 orthe strap system 150. In some embodiments, the at least one adhesivesurface is temporarily adhesive and reusable. Examples of adhesiveportions include, but are not limited to, a non-slip fabric, a no-skidrug backing, a plastic coating, a hook-and-eye type material, and arubber piece.

FIG. 10 is a simplified bottom-perspective view of the yoga towel withthe strap system 150 detached according to an embodiment. In this view,the bottom surface 129, the right edge 141, and the back edge 135 of thefabric 120 are visible. The strap system 150 can include a fastenersystem on the left piece 160 and the right piece 170. The fastenersystem can be detachable. The fastener system can include a firstfastener element 180 and a second fastener element 185. In someembodiments, the first fastener element 180 can be disposed on the leftpiece 160. In embodiments, the second fastener element 185 can bedisposed on the right piece 170. The first fastener element 180 cancouple with the second fastener element 185. The fastener elements caninclude a hook-and-loop system, a button, a snap system, magneticelements, a zipper, or any other mechanism that can attach and detach.

FIG. 11 is a simplified top-perspective view of a yoga towel withmultiple strap systems and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. Inthis view, the top surface 131, the left edge 138, and the back edge 135of the fabric 120 are visible. The yoga towel can further include afirst strap 1110 and a second strap 1120. The first strap 1110 and thesecond strap 1120 can both be positioned over at least a portion of themiddle portion of the fabric 120. The straps can each help to retain themat 110 to the bottom surface 129.

FIG. 12 is a simplified bottom-perspective view of the yoga towel withmultiple strap systems and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. Inthis view, the right edge 141 and the back edge 135 of the fabric 120are visible. The first strap 1110 can include a left piece 1214 and aright piece 1212. In some embodiments, the first strap 1110 can includea first fastener system 1116. The second strap 1120 can include a leftpiece 1224 and a right piece 1222. In some embodiments, the second strap1120 can include a second fastener system 1226. The first fastenersystem 1216 can be similar to the second fastener system 1226. In otherembodiments, the first fastener system 1216 can be different than thesecond fastener system 1226. For example, the first fastener system 1216can be a button and the second fastener system 1226 can be ahook-and-loop system. Each strap of FIG. 12 can include the same aspectsas the strap system 150 includes as disclosed herein. Each fastenersystem can include a fastener system on the respective left piece andthe respective right piece. In other embodiments, only the first strap1110 or the second strap 1120 includes a fastener system. While FIG. 12shows two straps, it will be appreciated that there can be more straps.In addition, the straps do not need to be parallel to each other. Insome embodiments, the straps can be at an angle in relation to the frontedge 132 and the back edge 135.

FIG. 13 is a simplified top-perspective view of the yoga towel withmultiple strap systems detached according to an embodiment. In thisview, the top surface 131, the left edge 138, and the back edge 135 ofthe fabric 120 are visible. The first fastener system 1216 can include afirst fastener element 1220 and a second fastener element 1310. In someembodiments, the first fastener element 1320 can be disposed on the leftpiece 1214. The second fastener element 1310 can also be disposed on theright piece 1212. The first fastener element 1320 can couple with thesecond fastener element 1310 The first fastener system 1216 can includea hook-and-loop system, a button, a snap system, a zipper, or any othermechanism that can attach and detach. In some embodiments, the firstfastener system 1216 can include more fastener elements.

The second fastener system 1226 can be detachable. The second fastenersystem 1226 can include a first fastener element 1340 and a secondfastener element 1330. In some embodiments, the first fastener element1340 can be disposed on the left piece 1224. In embodiments, the secondfastener element 1330 can be disposed on the right piece 1222. The firstfastener element 1340 can couple with the second fastener element 1330The second fastener system 1226 can include a hook-and-loop system, abutton, a snap system, magnetic elements, a zipper, or any othermechanism that can attach and detach. In some embodiments, the secondfastener system 1226 can include more fastener elements.

As previously discussed, the yoga towel can include a pocket to receivea portion of a mat. FIG. 14 is a simplified top view of a yoga towelwith a first pocket and a mat 110 according to an embodiment. The yogatowel can include a fabric 120. The fabric 120 can be woven, non-woven,knitted, or netted. The particular type of fabric can include a liquidabsorbing material. Examples of liquid absorbing material includecotton, hemp, polyester, polyimide, bamboo, or any combination therein.In some embodiments, the yoga towel is washer and/or dryer safe. In someembodiments, the fabric 120 can include a top surface 131. Liquidabsorbing material can absorb sweat during exercises, such as yoga. Byabsorbing sweat, the yoga towel can keep the user dry and preventslipping during exercise.

The fabric 120 can further include a front edge 132, a back edge 135, aleft edge 138, and a right edge 141. While not shown in FIG. 1, thefabric 120 can further include a bottom surface. The bottom surface canbe opposite of the top surface 131. While in FIG. 1 the edges appearparallel with the top surface 131 and straight, the edges can be roundedand/or extend approximately perpendicular to the top surface 131. Insome embodiments, the edges can be perpendicular to the top surface 131.Other figures herein will further illustrate the edges.

In some embodiments, the left edge 138 can be longer than each of thefront edge 132 and the back edge 135. The right edge 141 can also belonger than each of the front edge 132 and the back edge 135. In otherembodiments, the front edge 132 can be longer than each of the left edge138 and the right edge 141. In embodiments, the back edge 135 can belonger than each of the left edge 138 and the right edge 141. In someembodiments, the top surface 131 can be rectangular. In otherembodiments, the top surface 131 can be circular.

The front edge 132 can include a first end 133 and a second end 134. Theback edge 135 can include a first end 136 and a second end 137. The leftedge 138 can include a first end 139 and a second end 140. The rightedge 141 can include a first end 142 and a second end 143. The first end133 can terminate at the first end 142. The second end 143 can terminateat the first end 136. The second end 137 can terminate at the first end139. The second end 140 can terminate at the second end 134.

FIG. 15 is a simplified side view of a yoga towel with a first pocket1510 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. In this view, the leftedge 138 of the fabric 120 can be visible. The first pocket 1510 can goaround a portion of the mat 110, as shown. In some embodiments, thefirst pocket 1510 can retain a portion of the mat 110 against the bottomsurface 129 of the fabric 120. The first pocket 1510 can be coupled tothe fabric 120. In other embodiments, the first pocket 1510 can be apart of the material of the fabric 120. The fabric 120 can sit on top ofthe mat 110. In some embodiments, the first pocket 1510 can be coupledto the front portion. The front portion can include the front edge 132,a middle of the fabric, and the fabric that is between the front edge132 and the middle. The middle can be half-way between the front edge132 and the back edge 135.

The first pocket 1510 can include a first opening, which is illustratedin FIG. 17, to receive a first portion of the mat between the firstpocket 1510 and the bottom surface 129. The first pocket 1510 can alsoinclude a second opening, which will be described later.

FIG. 16 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with the firstpocket 1510 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. The first pocket1510 can include a bottom first pocket surface 1620, a right firstpocket edge 1660, a left first pocket edge 1650, and a front firstpocket edge 1630. A first end 1662 of the right first pocket edge 1660can terminate at a second end 1632 of the front first pocket edge 1630.A first end 1634 of the front first pocket edge 1630 can terminate at asecond end 1652 of the left first pocket edge 1650. In some embodiments,the first opening can be located opposite of the front first pocket edge1630, or where the back first pocket edge would be located. The secondopening can be located on any of the remaining edges of the first pocket1610 or the bottom first pocket surface 1620. For example, the secondopening can be located on the front first pocket edge 1630. By havingthe second opening on the front first pocket edge 1630, an individualcan pull the mat 110 into position in the first pocket 1510 through thesecond opening. In other embodiments, the second opening can be locatedon either the right first pocket edge 1660 or the left first pocket edge1650. By having the second opening on either the right first pocket edge1660 or the left first pocket edge 1650, an individual can pull the mat110 into position in the first pocket 1610 through the second opening.In some embodiments, the second opening can be on two or more of theedges. For example, the second opening can be located on both of theright first pocket edge 1660 and the left first pocket edge 1650 toallow a hand on each side to pull the mat 110 into position in the firstpocket 1510.

The second opening can include a fastener system (e.g., a front fastenersystem). The front fastener system can be detachable. In someembodiments, a portion of the front fastener system can be disposed onthe first pocket and another portion of the front fastener system can bedisposed on the front portion. The front fastener system can include ahook and loop system, a snap system, a ribbon, magnetic elements, azipper, or another system that can open and close the second opening.

FIG. 17 is a simplified top-perspective view of a yoga towel with firstpocket 1510 according to an embodiment. In this view, the bottom surface129, the right edge 141, and the back edge 135 of the fabric 120 arevisible. In addition, the bottom first pocket surface 1620 and the leftfirst pocket edge 1650 are visible. A first opening 1710 is illustratedby FIG. 17. The first opening 1710 can receive a mat.

FIG. 18 is another simplified top view of a yoga towel with the mat 110according to an embodiment. In this view, the bottom surface 129, thefront edge 132, the back edge 135, the left edge 138, the right edge 141of the fabric 120 are visible. In some embodiments, the fabric 120 canfurther include a portion of a first fastener system. In otherembodiments, the first pocket 1510 can include the portion of the firstfastener system. The portion of the first fastener system can includeone or more buttons 1810. In other embodiments, the portion of the firstfastener system can include one or more holes to couple the one or morebuttons 1810. The first fastener system can be any fastener systemdescribed herein.

FIG. 19 is another simplified side view of a yoga towel with a firstpocket 1910 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. In this view,the left edge 138 of the fabric 120 and the one or more buttons 1810 arevisible. However, as opposed to the one or more buttons located on thefabric 120 as in FIG. 18, FIG. 19 illustrates the one or more buttons onthe first pocket 1910. The first pocket 1910 can include a right firstpocket edge 1960. The right first pocket edge 1960 can include a bottomportion 1970 and a top portion 1980. The bottom portion 1970 and the topportion 1980 can be coupled together to provide a first opening 1992 forthe mat 110. The coupling can be located on at least a portion of theleft first pocket edge and the right first pocket edge 1960. Thecoupling can include a fastener system or a permanent coupling system,such as the bottom portion 1970 sewn to the top portion 1980. In someembodiments, the bottom portion 1970 and the top portion 1980 canprovide a second opening 1994. The second opening 1994 can be closed bythe first fastener system, which includes the one or more buttons 1810in FIG. 19.

FIG. 20 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with the firstpocket 1910 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. In this view,the right first pocket edge 1960 of the first pocket 1910 is visible.The first pocket 1910 can further include a front first pocket edge1930, a left first pocket edge 2050. A first end 2062 of the right firstpocket edge 1960 can terminate at a second end 2032 of the front firstpocket edge 2030. A first end 2034 of the front first pocket edge 2030can terminate at a second end 2052 of the left first pocket edge 2050.As can be seen in FIG. 20, a first end of the left first pocket edge2050 and a second end 2064 of the right first pocket edge 1960 can helpform the first opening, which receives the mat 110.

The first pocket 1910 can further include a bottom first pocket surface2020. In some embodiments, the first pocket 1910 can further includeanother portion of the first fastener system, such as the back sews2070. The back sews 2070 can couple the one or more buttons to thebottom first pocket surface 2020. While FIG. 20 shows the anotherportion of the first fastener system as the back sews 2070, it will beappreciated that any portion of the first fastener system can be locatedon the bottom first pocket surface 2020. For example, the one or morebuttons 1810 can be located on the bottom first pocket surface 2020.

FIG. 21 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a firstpocket 2110 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. The yoga towelcan include a fabric 2150. FIG. 21 illustrates that the fabric 2150 canbe wider than the mat 110, as opposed to the fabric 120, which isillustrated as being the same width as the mat 110. The first pocket2110 can include a bottom surface 2120. The bottom surface can include aportion of the first fastener system. FIG. 21 illustrates that the firstfastener system can include snaps 2130, 2140.

FIG. 22 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with the firstpocket 2110 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. In FIG. 22, thefirst fastener system is not coupled. In particular, the snaps 2130,2140 are not coupled to snap receivers 2230, 2240. In addition, FIG. 22illustrates that the first pocket 2110 can further include a back firstpocket surface 2220.

While the snaps 2130, 2140 can line up with the snap receivers 2230,2240 respectively, the snaps 2130 can couple with the snap receivers2230. By allowing the snaps 2130 to couple with the snaps 2140, the yogatowel can receive a different size mat.

FIG. 23 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with two firstpockets 2310 and the mat 110 according to an embodiment. Each firstpocket of the two first pockets 2310 include the features associatedwith a first pocket described above. With two first pockets 2310, eachfirst pocket receives a portion of the mat 110 into a first opening. Insome embodiments, each first pocket can include a second opening. Thesecond openings can be on any portion of the first pockets, includingone or more pf the portions adjacent to the front edge, the left edge,and/or the right edge of the fabric 120.

FIGS. 24-27 illustrate other configurations of the yoga towel withpockets and/or straps according to embodiments. The pockets and strapsincluded in FIGS. 24-27 can include any of the features describedherein. FIG. 24 is another simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with afirst pocket, a second pocket, and a mat according to an embodiment.FIG. 25 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with two firstpockets, two second pockets, and a mat according to an embodiment. FIG.26 is a simplified bottom view of a yoga towel with a first pocket, astrap, and a mat according to an embodiment. FIG. 27 is a simplifiedbottom view of a yoga towel with a first pocket, two second pockets, anda mat according to an embodiment.

FIG. 28 is another simplified top view of a yoga towel according to anembodiment. The yoga towel can include a fabric 2820. The fabric 2820can include a top surface 2830, a front edge 2832, a back edge 2835, aleft edge 2838, and a right edge 2841. The front edge 2832 can include afirst end 2834 and a second end 2833. The right edge 2841 can include afirst end 2842 and a second end 2843. The back edge 2835 can include afirst end 2836 and a second end 2837. The left edge 2838 can include afirst end 2839 and a second end 2840. The second end 2833 can terminateat the first end 2842. The second end 2843 can terminate at the firstend 2836. The second end 2837 can terminate at the first end 2839. Thesecond end 2840 can terminate at the first end 2834. As can be seen inFIG. 28, the top surface 2830 can include rounded corners, as opposed tocorners that come to a point as previously described.

FIG. 29 is a simplified cross-section view of a portion of a yoga towelaccording to an embodiment. The cross-section view illustrates thecomposition of the fabric 120 in some embodiments. The fabric 120 caninclude three layers: a first layer 2910, a second layer 2920, and athird layer 2930. Each layer can include multiple layers. The firstlayer 2910 and the third layer 2930 can be a type of fabric aspreviously described. The first layer 2910 and the third layer 2930 canbe the same type of fabric or different types of fabric. The secondlayer 2920 can be batting or similar material. Batting is cotton waddingfor use in quilts. The batting can be used as a layer to provide extracushioning between the first layer 2910 and the third layer 2930.

To hold the three layers together, stitching can be performed after thethree layers are built. Stitching can be either by machine or hand.Examples of hand stitching include, but are not limited to, back tack,backstitch, blanket stitch, blind stitch, chain stitch, cross stitch,embroidery stitch, overcast stitch, pad stitch, pick stitch, and slipstitch. Examples of machine stitching include, but are not limited tochain stitch, lock stitch, straight stitch, zigzag stitch, stretchstitch, overlock, cover stitch, running stitch, back stitch, satinstitch, outline stitch, and tacking stitch.

In addition to the stitch to hold the three layers together, there canbe a stitch near the edges of the fabric 120. The stitch near the edgesof the fabric 120 can be the same fabric as the fabric 120 or adifferent fabric (binding).

It is also understood that the examples and embodiments described hereinare for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications orchanges in light thereof will be suggested to persons skilled in the artand are to be included within the spirit and purview of this applicationand scope of the appended claims.

1. A yoga towel comprising: a fabric having a bottom surface, a topsurface, a front edge, a back edge, a left edge, a right edge, and amiddle portion, wherein a first end of the front edge terminates at afirst end of the right edge, wherein a second end of the right edgeterminates at a first end of the back edge, wherein a second end of theback edge terminates at a first edge of the left edge, wherein a secondend of the left edge terminates at a second end of the front edge, andwherein the middle portion is between the front edge and the back edge;and a strap to retain a mat between the strap and the bottom surface,wherein the strap is positioned over at least a portion of the middleportion, and wherein the strap is connected to the fabric in at leasttwo places. 2-5. (canceled)
 6. The yoga towel of claim 1, furthercomprising: a second strap to retain the mat between the second strapand the bottom surface, wherein the second strap is positioned over atleast a portion of the middle portion, and wherein the strap isconnected to the fabric in at least two places, wherein the second strapis located in a front portion of the fabric, wherein the front portionincludes the front edge, a middle of the fabric, and the fabric that isbetween the front edge and the middle, wherein the second strap islocated in a back portion of the fabric, and wherein the back portionincludes the back edge, a middle of the fabric, and the fabric that isbetween the back edge and the middle. 7-10. (canceled)
 11. The yogatowel of claim 1, where the at least two places include the left edgeand the right edge.
 12. The yoga towel of claim 1, where the at leasttwo places are located on the top surface.
 13. The yoga towel of claim1, where the at least two places are located on the bottom surface. 14.The yoga towel of claim 1, wherein the strap includes a left piece and aright piece, wherein the left piece is attached to the fabric in atleast one of the at least two places, wherein the right piece isattached to the fabric in a different at least one of the at least twoplaces, wherein the left piece and the right piece include a fastenersystem to couple the left piece and the right piece together, andwherein the fastener system can include at least one of: a hook and loopsystem, a button system, a snap system, a ribbon system, a magneticsystem, and a zipper system. 15-17. (canceled)
 18. The yoga towel ofclaim 1, wherein the yoga towel includes at least one adhesive portionfor preventing the yoga towel from slipping on a surface, wherein the atleast one adhesive portion is at least one of: a non-slip fabric, ano-skid rug backing, a plastic coating, a hook-and-eye type material, avinyl-type material, and a rubber piece. 19-21. (canceled)
 22. The yogatowel of claim 1, wherein the fabric includes a first layer, a secondlayer, and a third layer, wherein the second layer is between the firstlayer and the third layer, wherein the second layer is thicker thaneither of the first layer and the third layer, and wherein the secondlayer includes quilt batting.
 23. (canceled)
 24. A yoga towelcomprising: a fabric having a bottom surface, a top surface, a frontedge, a back edge, a left edge, a right edge, and a front portion,wherein a first end of the front edge terminates at a first end of theright edge, wherein a second end of the right edge terminates at a firstend of the back edge, wherein a second end of the back edge terminatesat a first edge of the left edge, wherein a second end of the left edgeterminates at a second end of the front edge, wherein the front portionincludes the front edge, a middle of the fabric, and the fabric that isbetween the front edge and the middle, and wherein the middle ishalf-way between the front edge and the back edge; and a first pocketcoupled to the front portion, wherein the first pocket includes a firstopening to receive a first portion of the mat between the first pocketand the bottom surface, wherein the first pocket includes a secondopening, wherein the second opening includes a front fastener system toclose the second opening.
 25. The yoga towel of claim 24, wherein thefirst pocket includes a bottom first pocket surface, a right firstpocket edge, a left first pocket edge, and a front first pocket edge,wherein a first end of the right first pocket edge terminates at asecond end of the front first pocket edge, wherein a first end of thefront first pocket edge terminates at a second end of the left firstpocket edge, wherein the first opening is located opposite of the frontfirst pocket edge, and wherein the second opening is located on at leastone of: the bottom first pocket surface, the front first pocket edge,the right first pocket edge, and the left first pocket edge. 26-28.(canceled)
 29. The yoga towel of claim 24, further comprising: a secondpocket coupled to a back portion, wherein the back portion includes theback edge, the middle, and the fabric that is between the back edge andthe middle, wherein the second pocket includes a third opening toreceive a second portion of the mat between the second pocket and thebottom surface.
 30. The yoga towel of claim 29, wherein the secondpocket includes a fourth opening, wherein the fourth opening includes aback fastener system to close the fourth opening.
 31. The yoga towel ofclaim 30, wherein the second pocket includes a bottom second pocketsurface, a back second pocket edge, a left second pocket edge, and aright second pocket edge, wherein a second end of the right secondpocket edge terminates at a first end of the back second pocket edge,wherein a second end of the back second pocket edge terminates at afirst end of the left second pocket edge, wherein the third opening islocated opposite of the back second pocket edge, and wherein the fourthopening is located on at least one of: the bottom second pocket surface,the back second pocket edge, the right second pocket edge, or the leftsecond pocket edge. 32-39. (canceled)
 40. The yoga towel of claim 24,wherein the yoga towel does not include an additional pocket to receivea second portion of the mat.
 41. (canceled)
 42. The yoga towel of claim40, further comprising: a strap to retain the mat between the strap andthe bottom surface, wherein the strap is positioned over at least aportion of the fabric, and wherein the strap is connected to the fabricin at least two places.
 43. (canceled)
 44. The yoga towel of claim 42,further comprising: a second strap to retain the mat between the secondstrap and the bottom surface, wherein the second strap is positionedover at least a portion of the fabric, and wherein the strap isconnected to the fabric in at least two places. 45-57. (canceled)
 58. Ayoga towel comprising: a fabric having a bottom surface, a top surface,a front edge, a back edge, a left edge, a right edge, a front portion,and a middle portion, wherein a first end of the front edge terminatesat a first end of the right edge, wherein a second end of the right edgeterminates at a first end of the back edge, wherein a second end of theback edge terminates at a first edge of the left edge, wherein a secondend of the left edge terminates at a second end of the front edge,wherein the front portion includes the front edge, a middle of thefabric, and the fabric that is between the front edge and the middle,wherein the middle is half-way between the front edge and the back edge,and wherein the middle portion is between the front edge and the backedge; a strap to retain a mat between the strap and the bottom surface,wherein the strap is positioned over at least a portion of the middleportion, and wherein the strap is connected to the fabric in at leasttwo places; and a first pocket coupled to the front portion, wherein thefirst pocket includes a first opening to receive a first portion of themat between the first pocket and the bottom surface, wherein the firstpocket includes a second opening, wherein the second opening includes afront fastener system to close the second opening. 59-65. (canceled) 66.The yoga towel of claim 58, wherein the yoga towel does not include anadditional pocket to receive a second portion of the mat.
 67. (canceled)68. The yoga towel of claim 58, wherein the yoga towel includes at leastone adhesive surface for preventing the yoga towel from slipping on asurface, wherein the at least one adhesive portion is on the bottomsurface, the strap, or the first pocket. 69-71. (canceled)
 72. The yogatowel of claim 58, wherein the fabric includes a first layer, a secondlayer, and a third layer, wherein the second layer is between the firstlayer and the third layer, wherein the second layer is thicker thaneither of the first layer and the third layer, and wherein the secondlayer includes quilt batting. 73-88. (canceled)